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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's 1st win of regular season

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:57pm
Less than 24 hours after showing their youth in being swept by No. 3 Kentucky, the No. 6 Badgers flipped the script Saturday and swept No. 7 Louisville in Milwaukee.

Jake Bauers, Logan Henderson lead Brewers past Braves

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 4:47pm
Henderson allowed one run over six innings in the second game of the three-game series for Milwaukee, which has won six of seven to maintain the best record in MLB.

Woman seriously injured in crash with semi in Dodge County

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 2:40pm
The woman’s 2020 Ford Edge failed to yield to the semi at a stop sign Friday evening, authorities said.

Door remains open for Brewers pitcher goes without surgery

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 2:33pm
Brandon Woodruff told reporters he was set to undergo the knife on July 4, but there's still a slight chance he could pitcher at some point this season.

3 protesters arrested in Downtown Madison Friday evening

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 1:55pm
Organizers said the protest was a vigil for Corey Ruiz, who was shot and killed by police last month.

Confederates enraged by push for Black people to vote 150 years ago

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 1:20pm
This State Journal editorial ran on August 18, 1876:

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 14th training camp practice

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 1:09pm
A walk-on linebacker making plays, the footwork of quarterbacks and more from the Badgers' quick practice session ahead of Sunday's scrimmage.

California forward commits to Wisconsin men's hockey after U.S. team stint

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 12:43pm
Ethan Sung, who scored four goals in five games at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup this summer, has joined the list of Badgers commits.

Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin football's 14th training camp practice

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 12:18pm
BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you the highlights, concerns and everything else in between from Wisconsin football training camp in 60 seconds.

What did you miss in Week 1? Insider's guide to area high school football

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 11:57am
An impressive win over the reigning Division 3 state champion, an eye-popping receiving effort and more stood out in Week 1. Catch up on all the action.

Summer comes to a close in Mendota Marsh

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 10:25am
Lewis Crane and Oscar Fox ruminate on the end of summer in this week’s Mendota Marsh.

New Berlin mayor under fire for slew of anti-Muslim Facebook posts

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:40am
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is facing scrutiny for a slew of posts he has shared on his Facebook page that perpetuate stereotypes about Muslims as dangerous, backwards and invaders.

48 measles cases now tied to outbreak in southwest Wisconsin

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:35am
State health officials continue to say there are no locations in the region where the broader public might have been exposed to the disease.

Demolition about to start for West Mifflin Street student housing development

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:35am
Work on the 10-story apartment project was originally expected to begin last summer.

Cause of death 'undetermined' for cougar found on Wisconsin railroad tracks

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:20am
A necropsy was unable to determine the cause of death of a cougar found dead last winter on railroad tracks in central Wisconsin.

Milwaukee's homicide stats are beginning to match a national decline

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:10am
Milwaukee's homicides are falling at a pace faster than the national average as officials have credited better partnerships across violence prevention efforts, policing and prosecutions.

Green Bay police shoot, kill armed subject during welfare check

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:00am
An officer-involved death investigation is underway in Green Bay after a suspect was killed after an incident with police Friday afternoon.

Did socialists jump the shark in Wisconsin? | Joe Battenfeld

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 6:40am
The surprise defeat of a far-left Democrat in Wisconsin could signal that socialists have finally jumped the shark, paving the way for more electable moderates in the general election.

Solar projects help rural Wisconsin shine | Doug Machon

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:45am
As someone who spent years in local government, I believe one of our most important responsibilities is planning for the future.

Jacob Misiorowski grabs hold of the Cy Young race outdueling Braves' Chris Sale

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:40am
Even though Jacob Misiorowski said he felt "a little off" on Friday, he still pitched Milwaukee to a 2-1 win over Atlanta.

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